Elverum Norway 2017

Elverum, Norway

Elverum is a town and municipality in Hedmark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Østerdalen. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Elverum. The municipality of Elverum was established on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). Elverum lies at an important crossroads, with Hamar to the west, Kongsvinger to the south, and Trysil on the Swedish border to the northeast. It is bordered on the north by Åmot municipality, in the northeast by Trysil municipality, in the southeast by Våler, and in the west by Løten.

The question of a new security balance in the world. With Donald Trump as President of the US the EU might have to play a more leading role in creating a European defence and security strategy. How should the EU adapt to a possible new world order? How can international organisations like the UN and NATO be safeguarded and developed?

The question of the labour market. Changes in the labour market are partly caused by globalization, digitalization and artificial intelligence. In this aftermath and after the economic crisis of 2008 precarious work has been a growing portion of the labour force. How can economic stability and political power be provided to the precariat? These links form a great base for your further research on this topic:

(This article is about a British research project, however it still provides us with good general knowledge of the modern class system. Yet I strongly encourage you to keep a European/global perspective when doing your research).

3. Committee on Energy, Industry and Research (CP: Stella Vuorio)

The question of a European Energy Union. Europe is facing rising energy demand, volatile prices and disruptions to supply. How can these problems be addressed, and how can security of supply, competitiveness and sustainability be achieved?

Cyberspace and its underlying infrastructure are vulnerable to a wide range of risk stemming from a several threats and hazards. Sophisticated cyber actors and nation-states exploit vulnerabilities to steal information and money and are developing capabilities to disrupt, destroy, or threaten the delivery of essential services. How can this development be combated?

The question of empowerment and active participation. How can young people – at school and in the civil society – be educated to become active citizens and to have more say in the solution and decision making processes in their societies and in the EU.